Olivo Coffee Culture is a brand of people, of those who cross its threshold every day to enjoy a good coffee and a story in the company of their loved ones and, above all, a brand of the people who work daily behind the espresso machine, behind the toaster, but also, surprisingly, behind the laptops.
Some of them represent us year after year at national and world championships, and we are proud to have managed to take the passion for coffee to another level with our team.
Ladies and gentlemen, in your applause:
Results obtained:
- 1st place at the 2024 Roasting Championship
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
I have been working in the coffee business since September 2022, so for almost 2 years.
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
Shocking
Why do you love what you do?
It's a very interesting field, which evolves every day, something always appears, and the fact that you are part of people's morning ritual and that they recognize you on the street and smile at you is very cool
What do you like most about your job?
The team, it's reassuring to know that someone has your back and that you can learn things from each other, that you discover new things together, support and motivate each other to evolve, live experiences and that after a while "colleagues" become the best of friends yours
How do you like to drink your coffee?
For filter or espresso
Results obtained:
- 1st place at the Romanian Roasting Championship 2022 and 2023
- 5th place at the World Roasting Championship 2023
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
Currently, I have been roasting coffee for 8 years, but my first contact with specialty coffee was 10 years ago, when I was still working as a bartender. 😁
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
Development.
Why do you love what you do?
Because it is a field where, even after years, you can be surprised by something new.
What do you like most about your job?
The diversity of days, that is, no day is like the previous one. And also the team I work with. 😁
How do you like to drink your coffee?
It depends on the moment, but mainly a filter (brew) or a double espresso with cold milk. 😅
Results obtained:
- 1st place at the National Latte Art Championship 2012, 2013, 2014
- 1st place at the National Cup Tasting Championship 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2024
- 2nd place Brewers Cup Romania 2018
- 2nd place at the Romanian Roasting Championship 2019
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
Since 2011, I started working in the field of hospitality, as a bartender helper in the Marty restaurant in Iulius Mall Cluj-Napoca. In December 2011, I discovered coffee preparation as part of the bartending job, so I began to delve deeper into its preparation and serving. That's when I participated for the first time in the regional latte art competition. In June 2012 I won the National Latte Art Championship and represented Romania at the World Championship in Seoul, followed by 2013 and 2014 - years in which I represented Romania at the world championships in Nice and Melbourne, where my best ranking and of Romania until today, it was the 17th place in the world.
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
Passion.
Why do you love what you do?
Coffee is a product that connects passionate people, from all over the world, the coffee farmer who is passionate about botany, microbiology, coffee roasting, baristas and roasters, who are passionate about preparation, water chemistry, extraction, pressure, etc. the language of coffee seems to me to be universal. Coffee creates a pleasant, healthy environment, where people with common interests, interested in the quality of the product, its traceability, etc., usually meet.
What do you like most about your job?
Coffee is the seed of a fruit, and that makes it very complex, this complexity intrigues me and I like to discover new details all the time, the innovation in the field and the complexity of the coffee bean I think keep me hooked all the time.
How do you like to drink your coffee?
I drink filter coffee; I don't have a favorite method, just water and roasted coffee.
Results obtained:
- 2nd place at the 2024 Coffee in Good Spirits National Championship
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
I have been working in the coffee world for 7 months.
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
INTENSIVE.
Why do you love what you do?
I love what I do because interacting with people keeps my energy and vibe high.
What do you like most about your job?
What I like most about my job is that I feel appreciated, that I can exploit my skills to the maximum and that there are countless opportunities to evolve both personally and professionally.
How do you like to drink your coffee?
Filter coffee is life ♡
Results obtained:
- 3rd place National Cup Tasting Championship 2023
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
I have been working in the coffee world for 4 years.
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
Work
Why do you love what you do?
I love what I do because I work with great people.
What do you like most about your job?
I like coffee the most at my job :)
How do you like to drink your coffee?
I like to drink my coffee filter, preferably V60.
Results obtained:
- 2nd Place National Cup Tasting Championship 2018 and 2022
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
I started working in the coffee world with the opening of the first Narcoffee location in 2016
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
A continuous exploration.
Why do you love what you do?
It's hard to reach your ceiling and there's always something to learn
What do you like most about your job?
The community we managed to gather around coffee is the biggest achievement.
How do you like to drink your coffee?
Black as life! 😅
Results obtained:
- 2nd place National Cup Tasting Championship 2023
How long have you been working in the coffee world?
I started working in the coffee world in 2018, when my first job in Cluj was at Narcoffee
How would you describe your journey in the world of coffee in one word?
Unique
Why do you love what you do?
I do this for people, it's an opportunity to meet people, listen to their stories, their experiences and learn from them. Of course and coffee, every day I learn something new about it.
What do you like most about your job?
Along with coffee, people's smiles.
How do you like to drink your coffee?
Black, espresso and specialty, if it's not specialty I prefer not to drink.